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July 2, 2014 6:47 PM

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Tommy Martinez, of Midlothian, looks toward the video board late in regulation time during a watch party for the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Andy Jacobsohn) less

Tommy Martinez, of Midlothian, looks toward the video board late in regulation time during a watch party for the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, July ... more

Steve Essex, 26, squats on the lawn after watching the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Redondo Beach, Calif. Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) less

Steve Essex, 26, squats on the lawn after watching the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Redondo Beach, Calif. Belgium defeated the USA ... more

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United States' Jozy Altidore embraces Chris Wondolowski before a substitution during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' Jozy Altidore embraces Chris Wondolowski before a substitution during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July ... more

A fan of the U.S. national soccer team, with her face painted with the nation's colors watches her team's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Belgium beat the United States 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup quarterfinals. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) less

A fan of the U.S. national soccer team, with her face painted with the nation's colors watches her team's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on ... more

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United States' Geoff Cameron lays on the pitch after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Belgium won the match 2-1 after extra-time. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' Geoff Cameron lays on the pitch after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Belgium won the match ... more

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United States' Clint Dempsey walks off the pitch after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarterfinals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) less

United States' Clint Dempsey walks off the pitch after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarterfinals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones (13) and DaMarcus Beasley react after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarterfinals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) less

United States' Jermaine Jones (13) and DaMarcus Beasley react after Belgium defeated the USA 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarterfinals during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Chris Wondolowski of the United States reacts after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Chris Wondolowski of the United States reacts after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova ... more

United States' DeAndre Yedlin rests on the pitch after the United States lost 1-2 against Belgium after extra time of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) less

United States' DeAndre Yedlin rests on the pitch after the United States lost 1-2 against Belgium after extra time of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova ... more

United States' Clint Dempsey, right, and Belgium's Daniel Van Buyten, left, go for a header during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' Clint Dempsey, right, and Belgium's Daniel Van Buyten, left, go for a header during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium falls into the net after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium falls into the net after a missed chance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on ... more

Belgium's Divock Origi, left, and United States' Jermaine Jones battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) less

Belgium's Divock Origi, left, and United States' Jermaine Jones battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, ... more

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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard saves a shot by Belgium during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard saves a shot by Belgium during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann shouts out during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) less

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann shouts out during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard stretches to make a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard stretches to make a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP

United States' Geoff Cameron (20) goes for a header with Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (8) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' Geoff Cameron (20) goes for a header with Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (8) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones, right, holds off Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) less

United States' Jermaine Jones, right, holds off Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Fans of the United States pose during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Fans of the United States pose during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. ... more

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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte ... more

United States' Julian Green, right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) less

United States' Julian Green, right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Julian Green of the United States scores his team's first goal past Thibaut Courtois of Belgium in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Julian Green of the United States scores his team's first goal past Thibaut Courtois of Belgium in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard deflects the ball over the crossbar during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard deflects the ball over the crossbar during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, ... more

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: United States players pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: United States players pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in ... more

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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: United States players pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. less

SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: United States players pose for a team photo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in ... more

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United States fans cheer before the start of the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

United States fans cheer before the start of the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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The United States team pose for a group photo before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The United States team pose for a group photo before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann encourages his players as Jermaine Jones drinks water during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) less

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann encourages his players as Jermaine Jones drinks water during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, ... more

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann argues with the fourth official Norbert Hauata during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) less

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann argues with the fourth official Norbert Hauata during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts after Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scored his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts after Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scored his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) saves a shot during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) saves a shot during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

Belgium's head coach Marc Wilmots, left, talks to United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. The US team was ousted from the World Cup in a 1-2 loss to Belgium. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) less

Belgium's head coach Marc Wilmots, left, talks to United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones walks off the pitch at the end of the extra time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Belgium held on to beat US 2-1 in extra time.(AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' Jermaine Jones walks off the pitch at the end of the extra time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, ... more

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United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann shouts out during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) less

United States' head coach Juergen Klinsmann shouts out during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

Soccer fans of the United States celebrate before a World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium outside the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) less

Soccer fans of the United States celebrate before a World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium outside the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Rodrigo ... more

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United States fans shade their eyes as they watch a big-screen television during the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

United States fans shade their eyes as they watch a big-screen television during the World Cup soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a viewing party in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

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Fans watch the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a public viewing party in front of City Hall in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Fans watch the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium at a public viewing party in front of City Hall in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

A soccer fan of the United States poses for the picture before World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium outside the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) less

A soccer fan of the United States poses for the picture before World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium outside the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP ... more

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Belgium's Marouane Fellaini, front left, goes for a header with United States' Geoff Cameron, back, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

Belgium's Marouane Fellaini, front left, goes for a header with United States' Geoff Cameron, back, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, ... more

United States' DeAndre Yedlin, left, and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (7) go for a header during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) less

United States' DeAndre Yedlin, left, and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (7) go for a header during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, ... more

United States' Clint Dempsey chases the ball in front of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) ORG XMIT: WCDP157 less

United States' Clint Dempsey chases the ball in front of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, ... more

United States' goalkeeper Nick Rimando, right, celebrates with Omar Gonzalez after advancing to the round of 16 despite a 0-1 loss to Germany after the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) less

United States' goalkeeper Nick Rimando, right, celebrates with Omar Gonzalez after advancing to the round of 16 despite a 0-1 loss to Germany after the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany ... more

Ethan Iano, right, and Wil Cabatic react with other fans to an opportunity by the United States as they watch a World Cup soccer match by the team against Germany Thursday, June 26, 2014, from an alley in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. "Nord Alley" has been the site of large-screen viewing parties for World Cup games every match day. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) less

Ethan Iano, right, and Wil Cabatic react with other fans to an opportunity by the United States as they watch a World Cup soccer match by the team against Germany Thursday, June 26, 2014, from an alley in ... more

United States' Clint Dempsey (8) gets tangled with Germany's Per Mertesacker, left, and Germany's Jerome Boateng during the group G World Cup soccer match at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

United States' Clint Dempsey (8) gets tangled with Germany's Per Mertesacker, left, and Germany's Jerome Boateng during the group G World Cup soccer match at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, ... more

USA supporters cheer their national team during the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

USA supporters cheer their national team during the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio ... more

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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard can't stop a shot by Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Mueller scored on the play. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard can't stop a shot by Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June ... more

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger lies on the ground after an incident with United States' Kyle Beckerman during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Left is United States' Jermaine Jones. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) less

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger lies on the ground after an incident with United States' Kyle Beckerman during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, ... more

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Jermaine Jones (front) of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Jermaine Jones (front) of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States ... more

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Jermaine Jones of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) less

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Jermaine Jones of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, ... more

Germany's Mesut Ozil, center, goes for a header with United States' Omar Gonzalez as United States' Graham Zusi, left, looks on during the group G WorldCup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Germany's Mesut Ozil, center, goes for a header with United States' Omar Gonzalez as United States' Graham Zusi, left, looks on during the group G WorldCup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard dives to make a save on Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard dives to make a save on Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, ... more

A fan holds a photo of United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard prior to the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) less

A fan holds a photo of United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard prior to the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP ... more

Jozy Altidore of the United States is stretchered off the field after an injury during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

Jozy Altidore of the United States is stretchered off the field after an injury during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in ... more

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Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on ... more

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United States' Jermaine Jones, left, battles for the ball with Ghana's Daniel Opare during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa) less

United States' Jermaine Jones, left, battles for the ball with Ghana's Daniel Opare during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, ... more

United States' Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) less

United States' Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, ... more

Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

Clint Dempsey of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in ... more

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A general view of the stadium during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) less

A general view of the stadium during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty ... more

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United States' Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) less

United States' Clint Dempsey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, Monday, June 16, ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan ... more

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Fans look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Fans look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. ... more

Germany's Mats Hummels, right, and United States' Jermaine Jones go for a header during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) less

Germany's Mats Hummels, right, and United States' Jermaine Jones go for a header during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June ... more

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: A fan of the United States looks on in the rain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: A fan of the United States looks on in the rain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in ... more

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The USA national team pose before the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The USA national team pose before the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 ... more

A USA supporter cheers the national team before before the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

A USA supporter cheers the national team before before the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP ... more

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United States' Clint Dempsey (8) and Germany's Per Mertesacker battle for the ball during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) less

United States' Clint Dempsey (8) and Germany's Per Mertesacker battle for the ball during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones reacts after losing the ball to Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) less

United States' Jermaine Jones reacts after losing the ball to Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones, left, celebrates with a teammate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' Jermaine Jones, left, celebrates with a teammate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and ... more

United States' Michael Bradley, right, congratulates his teammate Jermaine Jones after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' Michael Bradley, right, congratulates his teammate Jermaine Jones after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match ... more

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and his teammates celebrate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) less

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and his teammates celebrate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA ... more

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal scores his team's second goal as goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) less

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal scores his team's second goal as goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the ... more

United States' Fabian Johnson (23) heads the ball away from Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, during the group G WorldCup soccer match between the USA and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus,

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) less

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Jermaine Jones of the United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) less

United States' Jermaine Jones celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday, ... more

Fans with their faces painted with the U.S. national soccer team's colors, watch a live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) less

Fans with their faces painted with the U.S. national soccer team's colors, watch a live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana ... more

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